DaILy newS…
FoUrth PotentIaLLy haBItaBLe PLanet IS DISCoVereD
International astronomers said on Thursday they have found the fourth potentially habitable
planet outside our solar system with temperatures that could support water and life about 22
light-years from Earth. The team analyzed data from the European Southern Observatory about
a star known as GJ 667C, which is known as an M-class dwarf star and puts out much less heat
than our Sun. However, at least three planets are orbiting close to the star, and one of them
appears to be close enough that it likely absorbs about as much incoming light and energy as
Earth, has similar surface temperatures and perhaps water. The new rocky planet, GJ 667Cc,
orbits its star every 28.15 days meaning its year equals about one Earth month and has a mass
at least 4.5 times that of Earth, according to the research published in Astrophysical Journal Letters. "This planet is the new best candidate to support liquid water and, perhaps, life as we know
it," said Guillem Anglada-Escudé who was with the Carnegie Institution for Science when he
conducted the research but has since moved on to the University of Gottingen in Germany. The
theory about water, however, cannot be confirmed until astronomers learn more about the planet?s atmosphere. Other planets circling the same star which is part of a three-star system
could include a gas-giant and an additional super-Earth with an orbital period of 75 days, but
more observations are needed to confirm that. Some experts have been skeptical that M-class
dwarf stars could have planets that support life because they are too dim and tend to have lots
of solar flare activity which could send off lethal radiation to nearby planets.

InternatIonaL newS…
ChIna-GerMany-DIPLoMaCy-PoLItICS
German Chancellor Angela Merkel sought to
reassure Beijing over the crisis in the eurozone
and urged China to press Teheran on its nuclear
program as she began an official visit.
norway-attaCKS-CoUrt-heaLth
The Norway gunman who killed 77 people in
twin attacks in July must submit to a second
psychiatric exam, an Oslo court ruled, rejecting
his appeal after a first evaluation found him criminally insane.

entertaInMent-US-FILM-FranCe
French actor Jean Dujardin tipped to win an
Oscar for his role in "The Artist" was under fire
at home for a poster showing him holding a
woman's legs in the air under the line "Im going
into a meeting."
BrItaIn-SweDen-Internet-wIKILeaKS
Swedish authorities told Britain's Supreme
Court that a bid to extradite WikiLeaks founder
Julian Assange for questioning over rape claims
is valid and does not breach his human rights.

LoCaL newS…
La PoInte en MoUVeMent
The fifth parade of La Pointe en Mouvement –
drum band - is expected this Sunday, Feb. 5th
on the theme: "Répwésyon".
"Repression is the act of punishing offenses.
The repression may be criminal, or as a punitive sanction. In politics, it is intended to prevent any opposition to the regime. Repression
is the action of reprimanding. "
Costume: camouflage military uniform, blue
police, riot police, policeman, military officer
(in white), Prefect, judge, lawyer, prosecutor,
customs officer, security guard, politician with
tri-colored scarf ...
Departure from the association’s office Rue de
la Paix in Gustavia (on top the Economic multiprofessional chamber) at 18:00 sharp.
For more information (costumes, fees, workshops ...): cal Henri 0690 453 502.
St Barth harMony
On Saturday, February 4th at 5:30pm, in its premises in Colombier: the St Barth Harmony team.
The board and its teachers invite the young
musicians’ parents as well as all musician adults
to participate to the second term meeting. We
will make a review of the various actions, talk
about the courses, past and upcoming
concerts, and we will present the newest member. Your presence is always important since it
participates to the completion and success of
our actions aiming to improve, supplement or
provide new energy courses given by our teachers. After the effort, let’s have fun! After this
meeting we propose to share some "snacks" in
our Company.
See you on Saturday, then, at 5:30 p.m. at the
St Barth Harmony school in Colombier!
St Barth Harmony’s team

reD CroSS SPeCIaL SaLeS
Saturday February 11th from 9am to 1pm at the
local situated 34 rue de la paix, Gustavia, (above
old town hall).
BIG CLeanInG oF Bay anD oF the Grand
Cul de Sac’s ManGroVe on February 5th
orGanIZeD By StBarth eSSentIeL
The appointment is set at 8 am in the fishermen’s parking lot after the construction of the
hotel under construction. Trash bags and
gloves will be distributed and it will be an
opportunity to share a picnic by the beautiful
lagoon after cleaning,.
Thank you in advance for their generous participation: Hotel Sereno, Guanahani, Jojo, La Gloriette, O'corail, Alma, Tom Food, Enguerrand
kite surfing, and all those who are actively engaged in safeguarding our environmental heritage. On an island that mainly lives from
tourism and where cleanliness is a major asset,
it is welcome that everyone contributes, we
expect many of you!
We need trucks and drivers for the transportation of waste to the garbage dump, please
contact us if you would like to volunteer: 0690
63 46 09
reD CroSS
The Red Cross organizes, every Tuesday morning, sales of clothing and miscellaneous items.
The proceeds of this sales is intended to finance
various projects in the hospital field. We invite
individuals and stores to participate. You will
be part, along with the Delegation of Saint-Barthélemy,of a large chain of solidarity. If you have
clothing, linen and other clean and in good
condition, please bring them to the "Croix
Rouge, 34 Rue de la Paix Gustavia" above the
old town hall or call 0690 71 91 21.

InForMatIonS LoCaLeS
BarraCUDa MeetInG on SatUrDay
The Barracudas would like to let you know
about a meeting in his office on Saturday,
February 4th at 11am at the clubhouse of the
association (between dojo and the territorial
pool). We encourage all interested members of
the association will participate in this meeting.

CoLLeGe BIShoP SChooL In CanaDa
Lyne Labrecque, Associate Director of Admissions at Bishop's College School (Canada), will
host a reception for information at the ‘Repaire’
Restaurant (Gustavia) on Wednesday, March
7th from 6pm to 8pm. Mrs Labrecque is also
available to meet families interested in receiving some information on secondary education (from 7th grade to 12th grade) between
from March 6th to 9th, by making appointment.
For more information about the school or to
make an appointment, contact us at: admissions@bishopscollegeschool.com
« eLeCtrICaL hoMoLoGatIon » CoUrSe
Since July 1st 2011, the electrical homologation went from a recommended to a mandatory status for all workers involved in electrical
installations. Workers who are already homologated benefit from a recycling. To this end,
the C.E.M. (Economic and multi-professional
Chamber) offers two "electrical homologation"
training sessions for a period of 14 hours each,
to be held at its premises located rue du Roi
Oscar II in Gustavia:
"Electrical homologation - Electrician Staff" =
Monday, February 27th and Tuesday, February
28th, 2012 from 8am
" Electrical homologation - Non electrician (*)"
= Wednesday, February 29th and Thursday
March 1st from 8am
Information and registration (limited number
of people) at the CEM’s Training Department
(Christine): 0590.27.12.55
(*) As a reminder, non electrician staff means:
people making small electrical interventions
(replacement of fuses, lamps, cleaning ...) or
non-electrical work (painting, masonry, gardening work surrounding conductor or electrical
rooms ...), cleaning agents, guardians for apartments or villas, villa maintenance ...

rUGBy SChooL
On Saturday, February 4th, the rugby school
(U7.U9.U11.U13) will go to St Martin. Let’s meet
at 7am at the Voyager / Back at 5:15 p.m. (bring
passports + € 25.00). For more information,
contact Olivier 64 25 0690 00.
SChooL enroLLMent: BaCK to SChooL:
September 2012
The Schools Services would like to inform you
that the enrollment for September 2012 for kindergarten and elementary schools in Gustavia
will be held on: Monday, February 6th and Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
From 7.30am to 12am and from 1:30 to 5pm
Thursday February 9th and Friday, February
10th, 2012 from 7.30am to 12pm
Parents must come to the service’s office with
the following documents:
-2 recent ID pictures of the child
-The health record of the child with mandatory
vaccination to date
-The family book or the child’s birth certificate
of
-An identity card of parents and children
- Proof of residence of less than six months
(electricity bill, water, Telephone bill, etc.).
- A certificate of cancellation for enrollment in
elementary classes.
It is reminded that the entries for the first kindergarten class only applies to children born in
2009. For more information, please contact the
service by telephone at 0590 29 80 40.
FeBrUary hoLIDayS’ traInInG SeSSIonS
anD MeetInG In St MartIn
During the February vacation, Damien organizes basketball camps for girls and boys from
4 years-old from 9am to 12 at the primary
school in Gustavia. Price € 15 / morning. On-site
registration or call Damien 39 86 0690 22.
The St Barth basketball club is going with the
‘benjamins’ and ‘minimes’ teams, on Sunday,
Feb. 5 to St. Martin for a friendly competition.
oUanaLao BeaCh CLUB
Cheerleaders’ training sessions are starting
again. See you every Wednesday from 2pm to
3:30pm at the elementary school in Gustavia.
Enquiries 0690 73 16 07.